Drought in MONTAGUE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The drought which officially began in May continued into July.  By the end of the month, almost all of north Texas was considered to be in severe drought (D2) as classified by the U.S. Drought Monitor.  In addition, a large area which included the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex was in extreme drought (D3).  The Texas Cooperative Extension reported that grass growth was slowed by dry conditions in central, east, and south Texas, and according to the agricultural districts of Dallas, drought conditions caused pasture conditions to deteriorate substantially according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book.  The drought continued into August.

Lightning in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 09:36:00 to 01-JUL-05 09:36:00 (CST)
Location: BAILEY
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Power substation knocked out due to lightning strike.

Thunderstorm Wind in FANNIN, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 09:36:00 to 01-JUL-05 09:36:00 (CST)
Location: BONHAM
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Power lines knocked down in and around Bonham.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 10:15:00 to 01-JUL-05 10:15:00 (CST)
Location: CELESTE
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous power lines knocked down between Celeste and Wolfe City.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 10:29:00 to 01-JUL-05 10:29:00 (CST)
Location: COOL
Magnitude: 50 MS
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

ASOS observation of 58 MPH at Mineral Wells Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 10:20:00 to 01-JUL-05 10:20:00 (CST)
Location: SALESVILLE
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and power lines blown down; trees blown down across Highway 281 North.

Lightning in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 10:20:00 to 01-JUL-05 10:20:00 (CST)
Location: GRAFORD
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several grass fires started by lightning along I-20 and Highway 254 in Graford.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 10:36:00 to 01-JUL-05 10:36:00 (CST)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several reports of wind damage.  Part of a roof was blown off a nursing home, the city gym was damaged, and power lines were blown down.

Drought in LIMESTONE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-05 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The drought which officially began in May continued into July.  By the end of the month, almost all of north Texas was considered to be in severe drought (D2) as classified by the U.S. Drought Monitor.  In addition, a large area which included the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex was in extreme drought (D3).  The Texas Cooperative Extension reported that grass growth has been slowed by dry conditions in central, east, and south Texas, and according to the agricultural districts of Dallas, drought conditions have caused pasture conditions to deteriorate substantially according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book.  The drought continued into August.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEPHENS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 18:00:00 to 01-JUL-05 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 56 ES
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A portion of a residential roof was blown off and a large tree was uprooted.  Large limbs were broken off trees, small signs and fences were damaged, and power lines were forced down by fallen branches.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 10:38:00 to 01-JUL-05 10:38:00 (CST)
Location: MILLSAP
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Barn damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOD, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 11:12:00 to 01-JUL-05 11:12:00 (CST)
Location: GRANBURY
Magnitude: 50 ES
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Tree limbs broken.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 11:20:00 to 01-JUL-05 11:20:00 (CST)
Location: REINHARDT
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Minor street flooding up to car bumpers at Big Town Boulevard and Highway 80.

Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 11:54:00 to 01-JUL-05 11:54:00 (CST)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Street flooding reported in SE Dallas and Mesquite.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 12:02:00 to 01-JUL-05 12:02:00 (CST)
Location: JOSHUA
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Power lines and transformers knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-05 12:30:00 to 01-JUL-05 12:30:00 (CST)
Location: MIDLOTHIAN
Magnitude: 50 ES
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees knocked down.